Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander watches from the dugout against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dr. Bill Meyers’ Philadelphia office has been a busy place for Detroit Tigers stars this offseason.

Miguel Cabrera underwent a core muscle repair (sports hernia) surgery, performed by Meyers, shortly after the end of the team’s postseason run, and the team confirmed Thursday that Justin Verlander had undergone the same procedure, done by Meyers that morning.

“We fully anticipate Justin to participate in spring training and be in a position to compete at the beginning of the 2014 season,” Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said in a news release.

According to the team, Verlander hurt himself at the end of December while performing his offseason conditioning. He will begin rehab immediately, and be reevaluated after six weeks.

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Verlander acknowledged the surgery on Twitter Thursday afternoon, posting: “Thanks for the support regarding my surgery today. It went well and now my only focus is to get ready for 2014! #determined.”

Verlander has never been on the disabled list in his nine-year big-league career.

Pitchers and catchers report for the first spring training workout on Feb. 14, five weeks from Friday.

Matthew B. Mowery covers the Tigers for Digital First Media. Read his “Out of Left Field” blog at opoutofleftfield.blogspot.com.